Overview

In the period from 1820 to 1920, more than 60 prophets arose in New Zealand leading distinctive movements in response to the message brought by Christian missionaries. Although many served as vehicles for social protest, these movements were primarily attempts to affirm spiritual and racial identity in the face of rapid cultural change. Mana From Heaven records the evolution of Maori spirituality from early contact, particularly considering the influence of the translated scriptures, and showing how and why the movements differed in distinct periods. Regarded as the definitive work in its field, the book analyses the principal influences in Maori religious movements during the first century of European settlement and gives vivid portrayals of the dozens of individuals who shaped the responses to the new beliefs. ‘A fascinating publication recording a kaleidoscope of Maori responses to the missionary’ – Otago Daily Times ‘An important book by a remarkable woman’ – Dominion Sunday-Times ‘Its comprehensiveness is unlikely to be surpassed’ – New Zealand Journal of History This is a new paperback version of the former publication of the same name by Reed 1999; and the ebook by Libro International 2013

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Author:   Bronwyn Elsmore
Publisher:   Flaxroots Productions
Imprint:   Flaxroots Productions
ISBN:  

9780992249182

ISBN 10:   099224918
Pages:   398
Publication Date:   01 September 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
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Table of Contents

List of Illustrations iii List of Abbreviations iv Acknowledgements v Introduction vii I. 1830-50: The Early Reactions 1. Before 1830 3 2. The Early Reactions 7 3. The Papahurihia Movement 22 4. Aperahama Taonui 32 5. The Dreams of Wara 39 6. Christian Villages 42 7. The 'Jews' Response 47 8. The Mangakahia Response 52 9. Table Cape and Mohaka 54 10. The Tikanga Hou Movement 59 11. The Whareponga Response 68 12. The Matarawa Response 72 II. The 1850s: The Decade of the Healers 13. The Decade of the Healers 79 14. Rangitikei-Manawatu Healers 90 15. The Tangoio-Petane Response 95 16. Te Horo of Mataikona 101 17. The Healer Tangaroa 105 18. The Wahi Tapu and Kaingarara Response 109 19. The 'Flying Dragon' Response 122 20. The Wairuarua Response 127 21. The East Coast Response 131 22. The Bay of Plenty Healing Movement 136 III: 1860-1900: The Prophetic Period 23. The Prophetic Period 141 24. The Pai Marire/Hauhau Movement 168 25. The Pao Miere Response 185 26. Minor Movements of the mid-1860s 193 27. Titokowaru and his Hauhau 196 28. The Ringatu Movement 200 29. The Parihaka Movement 211 30. The Arowhenua Movement 225 31. The King Movement and the Tariao Response 233 32. The Prophet Te Hapi 244 33. The Prophet Paora Potangaroa 246 34. The Maketu-Motiti Movement 256 35. The Tekau-ma-rua Movement 263 36. The Three Prophetesses of Upper Waihou 268 37. The Prophet Raumati 286 38. Minor Movements of the 1880s 289 39. The Kohititanga Marama Movement 295 40. The Prophet Te Rangi 302 41. Spiritism in Hokianga 304 42. The Iharaira Movement 308 IV. 1900-1920: The Maori Christian Churches 43. The Maori Christian Churches 319 44. The Church of the Seven Rules of Jehovah 326 45. Te Hahi o te Wairua Tapu 333 46. The Ratana Church 337 V. Conclusion 47. After 1920 349 48. Conclusion 352 Bibliography 359 Index 367

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Bronwyn Elsmore is a fifth generation New Zealander. She has a PhD degree from Victoria University of Wellington, is a past senior lecturer at Massey University, and author of many other works including Like Them That Dream: the Maori and the Old Testament, and Te Kohititanga Marama, New Moon New World: the Religion of Matenga Tamati.

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